Moving On: Lampard puts his best foot forward

Lampard and Bleakley can turn their attention to further investment (Eamonn McCormack/Getty)

Frank seeks fresh fields

Now that Frank Lampard has finally completed renovating his west London home,
put all the squabbles with neighbours about the basement dig behind him, and
become Chelsea FC’s record scorer, he is turning his attention to the next
project. As well as promoting his new children’s book, Frankie vs the Pirate
Pillagers, the midfielder has registered an interest with local agents in
building up his portfolio, which includes properties in London’s Docklands,
Cambridge and Surrey. The 34-year-old, who is engaged to the TV presenter
Christine Bleakley, also 34, bought his stucco-fronted Chelsea mansion for
£8m. In total, the work, which included a new pool and a gym, reportedly
cost £800,000, and has taken eight years. Earlier this month, the England
star signed a new one-year contract at Chelsea.